Now you're cooking: Two haute-tech gadgets
COLOURWORKS DIGITAL KITCHEN THERMOMETER: This easy to read colourful kitchen time can either be stuck on the fridge or be left free standing.
A loud bleep alerts you when your time is up, and it counts up or down to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. £5.97 from Lakeland.
Sage by Heston Blumenthal: This bread maker comes with more than 60 different settings to ensure you get exactly the type of bread you want. A built-in clock with a programmable start time means your loaf can be ready whenever you want and it can add fruit, nuts and jam automatically. There’s a choice of three or four different crust settings from light to crunchy. £249.95 from John Lewis.